Countax manual Safety Instructions & Information C Series Garden Tractor, Training, Preparation

Safety Instructions & Information - C Series Garden Tractor

Safety Instructions	Page 1 & 2
Controls - Dashboard	Page 3
Controls - Indicators	Page 4
Controls - Levers	Page 5
Cutter Decks	Page 6
Cutter Deck Removal	Page 7
Cutter Deck Check List	Page 8
Deck Levelling	Page 9 & 10
Cutter - Drive Belt	Page 11
Powered Grass Collector	Page 12 & 13
Engine Check List	Page 14
Engine Oil	Page 15
Fuel	Page 16
Air & Cooling	Page 17
Battery & Spark Plug	Page 18
Fuses & PCB	Page 19
Wheels & Tyres	Page 20
Tractor Wiring Diagram	-
HE Wiring Diagram	-

YOU MUST FULLY READ THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS

GARDEN TRACTOR. WE WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR

DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE IMPROPER USE OF THIS MACHINE.

CARELESS OR IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS OR EVEN

FATAL INJURY.

4.WARNING – petrol is highly flammable:

•Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.

•Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap from the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when engine is hot.

•If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.

•Replace the fuel tank securely.

5.Replace faulty silencers.

6.Before using, always inspect to see that the blades, bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.

7.Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressures (refer to the specifications). This is particularly important if the machine is to be taken on the public highway.

8.Check that the mower is in good working order paying particular attention to brakes and steering.

9.Check that all linkages, connections and pivot nuts are secure and that the wheel nuts are torqued correctly.

Mandatory Safety Instructions For The Use of

Countax Tractors

TRAINING

1.Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and the use of equipment.

2.Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the mower.

3.Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby.

4.The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

5.Do not carry passengers.

6.All drivers, should seek to obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction should include:

•The need for care and concentration when working with this machine.

•Control of a tractor sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake.

•The main reasons for loss of control are:

i)Insufficient wheel grip

ii)Driving too fast

iii)Inadequate braking

iv)Incorrect load distribution

PREPARATION

1.Check that the machine complies with all applicable regulations, including those in force when used on the public highway.

2.When mowing, always wear substantial footware and long trousers. Do not operate when barefoot or with sandals.

3.Thoroughly inspect the area where the tractor is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires and bones or any other foreign objects.

OPERATION

1.Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous fumes can collect.

2.Mow only in daylight or in very good artificial light.

3.Before starting the engine, disengage blade and attachment drives and shift into neutral.

4.Take care on slopes of more than 10º.

5.Remember, there is no such thing as a ‘safe slope’. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care to guard against overturning:

•Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill.

•Engage drive slowly. Always keep the machine in drive when travelling up or down a slope.

•Machine speed should be kept low on slopes and in tight turns.

•Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards.

•Avoid mowing across the face of the slope.

6.Watch out for traffic and stop blades rotating when crossing or near roadways.

7.When using the machine, never direct discharge or material towards bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

8.Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields or without safety protective devices in place and in good working order.

9.Do not change governor settings to increase the revs of the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed increases the hazard of injury.

10.Before leaving the operators position:

•Disengage the drive to the cutter blades and attachments, and lower the attachments.

•Apply the Parking Brake (change into neutral first

–on C300M).

•Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

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